Five kittens who were abandoned next to a dumpster, found a grandpa cat to love on. Tinykittens TinyKittens, a rescue group based in Fort Langley, British Columbia, was contacted about a litter of kittens needing rescue. A Good Samaritan heard them crying during a rain storm and found them in a cardboard box by a

A cat brought home three tiny 3-week-old kittens but they were not hers. Shuswap Paws Rescue Three months ago, Barb Gosselin, founder of Shuswap Paws Rescue, received a call from a small village North of the Shuswap (British Columbia, Canada) about three little kittens that needed help. She got in touch with the woman who

A kitten who can’t blink like other cats and wears a permeant smile, found the perfect family to share her adventures with. @tulipthegremlincat Tulip the tuxedo was found as a stray with infected eyes when she was about two weeks old. She was in poor shape when she was taken in by a local rescue

A volunteer offered a little rescued kitten a foster home, but the kitty had plans of his own. Madison VanNess @gatsbycatsby19 Earlier this year, McComb Animal Shelter in McComb, Mississippi took in a kitten who needed a lot of TLC. A Good Samaritan rescued him from a bad situation when she found him on the

A stray kitten walked up to a dog walker, meowing for attention. She was completely fearless and just wanted a friend. Kiara @sweethopesjourney Kiara from Florida was out walking a dog in an Orlando neighborhood when she spotted a furry little thing run right up to her – a kitten who was not afraid of

(Picture Credit: Jaromir Chalabala / EyeEm/Getty Images) There are many things that bring stress upon our lives. Most of that stress comes during the weekday when we’re working and juggling multiple responsibilities. Lucky for us, we can relieve that tension when we come home and get a good night’s sleep. But the same can’t be

A farm cat was so happy when she found a comfortable home to have kittens. She couldn’t stop purring. Ashley Morrison @youngestoldcatlady Ashley Morrison, a rescuer/foster based in Seattle, Washington, was contacted by local farmers in Soap Lake, and asked if she could help with their barn cats. A while ago, a few cats found

Two rescued kittens from different beginnings found each other at their foster home. They became inseparable friends. Ellen Carozza LVT Nova Cat Clinic received a tiny neonatal kitten who was in need of critical care. She was the only one that made it in her litter. Animal Welfare League of Arlington transferred her to the

A tiny kitten was found under a house in a Los Angeles neighborhood. The homeowner got her help in the nick of time. Alley Cat Rescue Early this April, a resident from Los Angeles discovered a tiny kitten under their house, who still had her umbilical cord attached. She was found all alone without a

(Picture Credit: Gonalo Barriga/Getty Images) If you go to the dog park you’ll see a wide variety of human and dog interactions and parenting styles. Some people are more attentive. Meanwhile, others sit in the shade, talking on the phone or reading a book, barely paying attention to their dog. Which type of pet parent

A litter of five kittens were found outside – they lost their mom but had each other until help arrived. Jen @pokeypotpie A Good Samaritan spotted five little kittens with their deceased mother who likely had been hit by a car. They quickly brought the kittens to a local shelter in Maryland for help. The

A blind kitten who was rejected by his litter, found someone he loved. They came back for him and turned his life around. Kerry Denman @louie_blind_cat Kerry Denman from London, England visited a litter of kittens that were looking for homes. She went to spend some cuddle time with the kitties without the intention to

Quaker Parakeet by Yolanda, Saskatoon, Canada Life with companion parrots is a unique pet parent experience. While most people understand how to “go the extra mile” when caring for a dog or cat, we are often mystified on how to truly make our homes a sanctuary for our parrots. Certainly, a spacious cage with plenty

In a world where we all like to stand out noticeably, a newly born penguin in a zoo environment unintentionally did just that. In Poland’s Gdańsk Zoo, located in the Oliwa forest district of Northern Poland, a pair of African penguins carrying the recessive gene mutation of albinism contributed to the hatching of what is considered

(Image Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images) Every day, there are thousands of cat videos uploaded to social media accounts all across the world. This is a great thing–who doesn’t love watching cat videos? But sometimes the sheer volume of feline footage can seem overwhelming. So every month here at CatTime, we sift through the huge

A resident from New Jersey heard meowing coming from a yard. To their surprise, a little feline family had made their home there. Whitney Malin Whitney Malin from South Orange, New Jersey was contacted about a litter of newborn kittens and their mom living in someone’s yard in the neighboring town of Maplewood. “They heard

(Picture Credit: Getty Images) Prednisone for cats can treat a variety of illnesses and conditions. Prednisone and prednisolone are steroids used to reduce inflammation, treat some types of cancer, suppress the immune system, and act as an artificial replacement for glucocorticoid when the cat’s body is not making enough on its own. The drug works

No one expected this little tortie kitten to survive, but she surprised them all with her incredible will to live. @mirathemiraclekitty Tara Seignue, a volunteer of Hamilton/Burlington SPCA brought home a feline family of three (a cat mom and two kittens) to foster. The kittens were in poor shape with respiratory and eye infections. “Mira

A tabby cat showed up outside someone’s home. When she saw the door open, she snuck right in and decided to stay. Sara Zoe @sarazoekittens A couple of months ago, a stray cat wandered into a neighborhood in Queens, New York. A resident, who regularly cares for the neighborhood cats, was outside of her house

A stray cat showed up in a neighborhood in Lakewood, California and befriended someone who was kind to her. Friends for Life Rescue Network Noemi Camacho came across a little stray from around her house. She offered some food and water, and the feline friend returned for more. Their bond began to grow, and then

(Photo Credit: Shutterstock) Orange is an optimistic color. It radiates warmth, happiness, and an enthusiasm for life. Not surprisingly, orange cats are often considered friendly and loveable, while white cats are seen as distant and black cats as mysterious. According to researchers at University of California, Berkeley, the color of a cat’s fur can affect

A stray cat and her litter of three were brought in to a shelter in Houston, Texas. Two of the kittens came with just three paws. Laura Hernandez Staff at Barc Animal Shelter (in Houston, Texas) reached out to their partner rescuers at Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue (RMFR) in Denver, Colorado as the kittens needed

A family was surprised to find a litter of kittens in their chicken coop. The cat mom had brought them there to keep them safe. Here Kitty Kitty Rescue Last week, Here Kitty Kitty Rescue in Elkhart, Indiana received a call about four kittens found in a chicken coop. A stray cat had moved them

As I’ve noted previously, we always try to give our birds specific, task-related items as rewards when they respond correctly to our queries. So, for example, if they identify a piece of wood, they get to chew it up. Same for pieces of paper and such. Ditto if they give the correct color or shape—they

(Picture Credit: Busybee-CR/Getty Images) Training your young pup takes patience and hard work. Quite often, it isn’t all that bad, especially if your dog is a breed that’s more naturally eager to please. But there are some dog breeds who might just test the limits of your patience while you’re trying to train them. And

Three kittens were saved from a burned house. Their rescuer didn’t stop there. She went back to find their remaining sibling. The Cat House on the Kings Early Saturday morning, The Cat House on the Kings was contacted by the Fresno Fire Department personnel about a litter of kittens trapped in the wreckage of a

There’s only one downside to being a cat parent: stinky, dirty litter boxes. In addition to the mess and odor, clay and clumping litters often contain potentially harmful chemicals that have no business near your family. That’s why iHeartCats partnered with PrettyLitter, a revolutionary new product that blows the competition out of the water when it comes to safety,

(Picture Credit: Getty Images) The positions dogs sleep in, the way they twitch or move, and the amount of time they spend napping can reveal a lot about how they’re feeling. Sleeping habits can give clues about a dog’s health and happiness that you can interpret if you know what to look for. Here are

This little kitten was born very special. He is determined to live and thrive. Fuzzy Texan Animal Rescue Rachel Lienemann, director of Fuzzy Texan Animal Rescue, was contacted about a special needs kitten, who had been born to a stray cat at a shelter. His sibling didn’t make it, but he was hanging in there,

A little scrawny kitten was given a new lease on life when a family took him home and nursed him back to health. Sarah And Remy @cuddlecrewfosters Puck the kitten and his brother were brought in to North Central Animal Shelter in Los Angels after they were picked up as strays. They were both in